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FAQ
- Can I take a cooler into the track?
- Yes! You can take a cooler in as long as it is 14"x14"x14" or smaller. No glass is allowed. The cooler does NOT have to be soft sided or clear.
- It is either really hot or looks like that dreaded rain cloud might move in. Can I take an umbrella?
- No. You will either have to lug it back to your car, or leave it outside the gate (unguarded/unsecured) so take your sunscreen and/or a poncho instead.
- What is the main airport in the area?
- The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is approximately 25 miles north of Atlanta Motor Speedway (link)
- What is the actual address of the Speedway?
- If you are using a GPS unit please try: 1500 Tara Place, Hampton, GA 30228
- The track is located off of Hwy 19/41 which is also knows as Herman Talmadge Hwy
- What else can I do in the area?
- There is much to do! Atlanta is home to the World of Coca-Cola, the Georgia Aquarium, Georgia Dome (Atlanta Falcons), Philips Arena (Atlanta Thrashers & Atlanta Hawks), Centennial Park (1996 Olympics), CNN Headquarters, Atlanta Braves, Stone Mountain and much more! Check out the things to do in Atlanta
- Can I drive my car on the track?
- Atlanta does have a few opportunities where you can drive your own car on the track. Visit Speedway Children's Charities site for more information on Hot Laps on the High Banks for the day after the Cup race - http://atlanta.speedwaycharities.org/events/ .
- Where is my seat? (This IS an important question!)
- I would like to get my driver's autograph!
- Check the track web site, your driver's website, local newspapers and
television for driver appearances/autograph sessions taking place around
Atlanta prior to the race. Please keep in mind that on race day,
drivers, like all athletes, are concentrating on the task ahead and are
rarely available.
- Is handicap parking available?
- Handicap parking is available in front of the ticket office, Champions
Parking lot and on the front row of all general public parking lots.
Handicap transportation is available at all gates. If you have any
special handling needs, please notify the track at 770-946-4211 prior to
arriving at the track for information and directions.
- I like to have a general idea of where I am parking - do you have a map?
- Pit Pass Dress Code & Age Restrictions
- Each track has their own rules and regulations so even if you have done something or heard someone did it at a different track does not mean that applies at Atlanta Motor Speedway. In Atlanta they are striving to make the pits accessible to as many people as they can, while still keeping it safe. We have posted the following from their website regarding their rules (if you have any questions please contact them at 877-9-AMS-TIX):
- Pre-race pit passes are good until an hour before the race. A
pre-race pit pass does not include garage access or "hot pass" access.
Garage passes and hot passes are not available for purchase through
Atlanta Motor Speedway. Pit passes do not include stagefront access to
the pre-race concert.
- On Friday and Saturday of event weekend,
all pit pass holders must be at least 14 years old. Anyone under the age
of 18 must sign a minor waiver and be accompanied by a parent. A
Picture ID and proof of age are required to pick up pit passes.
- There is no minimum age requirement for admission to the pits on Sunday of race weekend.
- Dress Code: Attire must remain appropriate for both a
major sporting event and a family environment, but has been relaxed to
include shorts, open-toed shoes, sleeveless blouses and skirts/dresses
in the pits throughout the weekend.
- "HOT": Pit area is "HOT" during race, practice &
qualifying. Only working personnel admitted. A pit pass does NOT INCLUDE
GARAGE ACCESS. Garage access is controlled by NASCAR.
- Qualifying: No Pit admission during qualifying.
- Autographs: We do not know when drivers will be on pit road. We cannot guarantee autographs.
- All Pit Access is at the discretion of NASCAR officials.
- Pre-race pit passes are not good for gate admittance and must be accompanied by a grandstand or infield ticket.
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